Why each No. 1 seed could be this year's Virginia
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Before the 2018 NCAA Tournament, 16 seeds were 0-132 in their collective quest to knock off a No. 1 seed. Now? Now they’re 1-135. UMBC’s victory over Virginia was stunning for the fact that it happened, thrilling for the fact that it featured big play aftWhy each No. 1 seed could be this year's Virginia
Before the 2018 NCAA Tournament, 16 seeds were 0-132 in their collective quest to knock off a No. 1 seed. Now? Now they’re 1-135. UMBC’s victory over Virginia was stunning for the fact that it happened, thrilling for the fact that it featured big play after big play and surreal for the fact that the Retrievers took the Cavaliers to the woodshed and drilled them by 20 points, turning a tie game at the half into a historic rout. Virginia is back as a No. 1 seed this year, along with two of its ACC brethren, North Carolina and Duke, as well as Gonzaga. Asking for lightning to strike twice in two years might be a little much, but let’s take a look at a few reasons why each No. 1 seed might go down in flames in the first round this year. Duke The Blue Devils have the most top-shelf talent in the country. No one’s best three are as good as Zion Williamson, R.J. Barrett and Cam Reddish. Truth be told, Duke’s second string at every position could play all 40 minutes, and the Blue Devils would still likely beat NC Ce Read more